It may not be a full changing of the guard just yet, but the torch is starting to be passed in the NFL. • Look no further than this weekend's wild-card games, where five of the eight quarterbacks will be making their playoff debuts -- including three rookies -- and surprise teams abound, all looking to make their mark in the postseason. • Meanwhile, at least one future Hall of Famer is on the verge of riding into the sunset. Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis said this week he will retire when Baltimore plays its final game in these playoffs, which could come as early as Sunday against the upstart Indianapolis Colts.

GREEN BAY, Wis. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers might be the best passer in the NFL, and he threw for four touchdowns against the Cardinals on Sunday. But what might have been his best play in the game came after he handed off.